Plant Data Sheet for Achlys triphylla, Vanilla leaf
Species
Achlys triphylla,
Vanilla Leaf
Range
Southern British Colombia, Washington , Oregon
Climate, elevation
Low to mid elevation
Local occurrence (where,
how common)
Common and locally
abundant
Habitat preferences
Most commonly found in
deep undisturbed forest, but may also be found in the open along stream banks
Plant strategy type/successional stage (stress-tolerator, competitor,
weedy/colonizer, seral, late successional)
Information not found
Associated species
Excellent companion to
Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina),
and in the understory of Thimbleberry or Salmonberry
(Rubus parvifloris or spectabilis) or Western Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale)
May
be collected as: (seed, layered, divisions, etc.)
Divisions or seed
Collection restrictions or
guidelines
Flowers (late spring:
May-June) followed by mahogany-colored seeds in shape of a half moon
Seed germination (needs dormancy
breaking?)
Unknown
Seed life (can be stored,
short shelf-life, long shelf-life)
Unkown
Recommended seed storage
conditions
Unknown
Propagation recommendations
(plant seeds, vegetative parts, cuttings, etc.)
Propogate via rhizome
or seed
Soil
or medium requirements (inoculum necessary?)
Likes fertile soil that
is well drained; acidic and highly organic soil
Installation form (form,
potential for successful outcomes, cost)
Unknown
Recommended planting
density
Unknown
Care requirements after
installed (water weekly, water once etc.)
Unknown
Normal rate of growth or
spread; lifespan
Rate unknown, but spreads
nicely to cover forest floor in patches
Sources cited
http://ghs.gresham.k12.or.us/science/ps/nature/basin/3petal/bar/achlys.htm
http://www.nwplants.com/business/catalog/perennials.html
http://www.hillkeep.ca/per%20achlys.htm
Data compiled by
Maddi Schweitzer on